Many people recognize Memorial Day as the Federal holiday observed the last Monday in May as a time to remember our fallen Veterans and honor those still serving the United States. But, what many people may not realize is that the month of May is observed as National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) and a symbol Read more…
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Join us for the MDA Muscle Walk on May 14th
At Rollx Vans, we aren’t just a company that has a fleet of handicapped vans for sale. We are a group of people who love to engage within our local community here in Minnesota, as well as communities around the globe. One of the great things about the wheelchair and disability communities (as well as Read more…
The Road to Rio 2016: Wheelchair Fencing
It’s the year of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! While we wish the Summer Olympics were being held in the USA, that way we could hop in our wheelchair accessible vehicle and go see some of the events, we are nonetheless excited for the games to begin. The Paralympic Games are Read more…
Chicago Incentivizing Taxi Companies to Increase Accessibility
For the people who live in the city of Chicago and don’t own a wheelchair accessible vehicle, getting around may become a bit easier in the coming months. Chicago is definitely not known to be the most wheelchair-friendly city in the world. (Overland Park, KS takes that honor, according to this study.) Many of Chicago’s Read more…
Join Us for the MS Walk in the Twin Cities this Weekend!
Researchers are striving to come up with better treatments and cures for the diseases that our customers are all too familiar with. But, research is incredibly costly and cannot be done without the support of organizations, like our partners and the fundraising they do on behalf of the research efforts. Since this is so important Read more…
The World’s First Wheelchair MMA Competition is in the Works
There’s no doubt about it: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is growing very quickly. Just last month, New York became the 50th state in the U.S. to legalize fights within its borders, and the world has taken to watching the fights sponsored by leagues such as the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Almost everywhere you go, you Read more…
Changing the Face of Beauty One Event at a Time
At Rollx Vans, you’ll often hear us speak about our mission to make a difference for the people in disability communities. One way we do this is through our partner program. Another is through our blog: sharing news, resources and information about other people and organizations making a difference. One organization we recently learned about Read more…
Adding a Wheelchair Ramp to Your Home
Spring is here, which means it’s time for home renovations and repairs. For the wheelchair users, this can mean adding or repairing all sorts of accessibility options around their homes. Choosing the right wheelchair ramp is one of the most important home renovations families with wheelchair users can make. Finding and installing the right ramp Read more…
Champions Crowned for the 2016 Boston Marathon Wheelchair Races
When most people think about the Boston Marathon they likely associate it with the thousands of able-bodied runners that take to the streets of the historic city. What they may not realize is it’s also one of the largest wheelchair race events, as well. The 2016 B.A.A. Boston Marathon This year’s 120th annual race took Read more…
Paralyzed Man Becomes First to Regain Control of His Hand
There was a time when paraplegia or quadriplegia meant that there really wasn’t a chance, save for a miracle occurring, of a person regaining control over their affected extremities. It seems, thanks to modern medicine, that time is nearly over. Technology + Medicine = Incredible Advancements Thanks to neuroscientists, doctors and computer developers from from Read more…